Jane Austen

One of the things that I think I appreciate so much about period pieces, particularly Jane Austen’s works (see previous entry, A time for literature) is the scope, the lens through which it looks at women and femininity. Austen’s canon portrays women as powerful and capable, despite the oppressive society in which they lived.  Read More »

Jane Austen was born on December 16, 1775 in the village of Steventon in rural Hampshire. She was born to Reverend George Austen and Cassandra Leigh, and was the seventh of eight children. Jane Austen was educated at home and was constantly with her family; therefore, Mr. Austen tutored all the children.  Read More »